Description
Honey Orange Shrimp is a delightful dish that brings together the sweet and tangy flavors of honey and orange with perfectly crispy shrimp. This recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. The shrimp are coated in cornstarch and fried until golden, then tossed in a luscious honey orange sauce that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Whether served as an appetizer at a gathering or as a main course for family dinner, this dish promises to impress with its mouthwatering taste and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Coat evenly with cornstarch, then dip each in beaten eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
- In another saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Heat until boiling; reduce to simmer until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Toss the crispy shrimp in the honey orange sauce or drizzle over them before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg